# Lovely Runner (2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/lovely-runner/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 95% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 94% |
| Creator | Kim Bbang |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Science Fiction, Comedy, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Lovely Runner (2024) is a Drama, Science Fiction, Comedy, Mystery series created by Kim Bbang, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (86%), Metascore (74/100), IMDb (8.6/10), TMDB fan (94%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 95%.

## Celluloid verdict

The time-slip idol romance that made Byeon Woo-seok a global phenomenon — Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon’s chemistry turned Lovely Runner into a 2024 streaming event.

## Synopsis

Right after Ryu Sun-jae, a top star, ends his life, Im Sol, his top fan, somehow ends up at a time when they were in high school and tries to protect him. A fantasy romance unfolds where people who missed each other in time finally meet.

## Cast

Byeon Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yoon, Song Geon-hee, Lee Seung-hyub, Jeong Young-ju, Seong Byeong-suk, Song Ji-ho, Seo Hye-won, Kim Won-hae, Ahn Sang-woo, Lee Il-jun, Yang Hyuk

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Lovely Runner worth watching?**
Yes — Lovely Runner earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 86%, Metascore 74/100, IMDb 8.6/10, TMDB fan 94%. Audience snapshot is separate (95%). The time-slip idol romance that made Byeon Woo-seok a global phenomenon — Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon’s chemistry turned Lovely Runner into a 2024 streaming event.

**Why is Lovely Runner so highly rated?**
Lovely Runner scores 85% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 86/100, Metacritic 74/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and TMDB fan rating 94%. The separate audience snapshot is 95%. The time-slip idol romance that made Byeon Woo-seok a global phenomenon — Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon’s chemistry turned Lovely Runner into a 2024 streaming event. See the full breakdown on the Lovely Runner series page.

**Is Lovely Runner on Prime Video?**
No — Lovely Runner is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Lovely Runner on Netflix?**
Yes — Lovely Runner is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Lovely Runner come out?**
Lovely Runner first aired in 2024 (2024). Created by Kim Bbang; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Lovely Runner are there?**
Lovely Runner has 1 season across 16 episodes (2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Lovely Runner?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Lovely Runner’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Lovely Runner?**
Lovely Runner streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Lovely Runner?**
Lovely Runner stars Byeon Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yoon, Song Geon-hee, Lee Seung-hyub, Jeong Young-ju, and others. Created by Kim Bbang.

**How many episodes are in Lovely Runner?**
Lovely Runner has 16 episodes across 1 season (2024).

**What is Lovely Runner about?**
Right after Ryu Sun-jae, a top star, ends his life, Im Sol, his top fan, somehow ends up at a time when they were in high school and tries to protect him. A fantasy romance unfolds where people who missed each other in time finally meet.

**Who created Lovely Runner?**
Lovely Runner was created by Kim Bbang. It is a drama, science fiction, comedy series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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